HQ is a locally owned kitchen & bar at 219 Queens Ave in the heart of downtown London, Ontario — built for the people who work and live in the core. Bold multi-cultural flavours, elevated comfort food and creative cocktails, served from our contemporary Canadian menu for lunch breaks, after-work drinks and long evenings out.
The House on Queen’s opened on the corner of Queen’s Avenue as a locally driven project to fill a gap in the core: an approachable yet stylish place to eat, drink and experience downtown London. From our soft launch onward we have asked guests for honest feedback and used it to sharpen every plate and every pour.
Our kitchen blends influences from several cultures into a contemporary Canadian menu — comfort food handled with chef-driven technique and higher-end ingredients. Guest favourites include the Smash Burger, Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Jalapeño Bomb Squad, Jerk Chicken Wrap, Caesar Salad and Cheese Quesadilla, alongside a cocktail list made for sharing.
HQ is a neighbourhood gathering place for office lunches near Richmond Row, after-work drinks by Victoria Park, date nights and group dinners. Stay a while over dine-in service, grab takeout on the way home, or order delivery across Downtown London, Woodfield, SoHo, Old East Village and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Smash burgers, sandwiches, wraps and shareable plates made with quality ingredients and a modern twist — familiar food in downtown London, executed properly.
A thoughtful bar program in a cozy-but-modern room on Queen’s Avenue — stylish enough for a celebration, comfortable enough for an ordinary Tuesday.
An independent London, Ontario business that listens: friendly service, a welcoming vibe and a menu that keeps evolving with guest feedback.
A much-needed new restaurant and cocktail bar in the core. The menu blends flavours from a few different cultures and both the food and the drinks feel elevated but still approachable.
An excellent addition to downtown London. Friendly staff, a really welcoming vibe, and a room that makes you want to linger over lunch instead of rushing back to the office.
The comfort food is the star. The smash burger and the hot roast beef sandwich were both full of flavour and generously portioned — familiar dishes with a modern twist.
Visited during the soft launch and the team was genuinely open to feedback. You can tell they care about getting it right, and the multi-cuisine approach with bold ingredients really works.
My pick for cocktails and an evening meetup. The bar program is the standout and the space is stylish but comfortable — it really does feel like a house in the middle of the city.